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to preorder

to preorder

6 3.7
To order a product before it is released
  • verb
  • /ˈpriˌɔrdər/
translation icon : preordenar
  • More than likely, I can preorder the iPhone on multiple carriers next week.
  • preorder now
  • preorder a book

Examples

  • Preorder the next Death Race now and you'll not only get 20% off, but you'll also receive limited edition Frankenstein merchandise.

    Death Race: Inferno (2013)

  • Either way, Ferreira's new EP Ghost is out October 16th, and you can preorder it now on iTunes.

    Blog text (4)

  • You can click the link below in the show notes to preorder your copy now.

  • The device will be available to preorder in the U.S., UK, and 25 further countries.

    Blog text (32)

  • But if you preorder, you will almost certainly receive it by the end of this month.

    Blog text (17)

  • At the present time, you can preorder for pickup at your local Apple Store.

    Blog text (11)

  • You get a free Pixel watch if you preorder it, which is hilarious.

  • If you didn't preorder, you might be out of luck: The system's basically already sold out everywhere.

    Blog text (10)

  • Oh well, either way, I'm going to GameStop tomorrow to preorder my copy of PlayStation All-Stars.

    Blog text (4)

  • You can preorder your copy now to receive it as soon as it is released.

How Committed

to buy
∞ 1.0
to preorder
6 3.7
to reserve
126 3.2

Surface Forms

preorder infinitive
preordered past
preordered past participle
preordering present participle
preorders third person singular

Morphology

preorder = order (transparent) = pre + order

The verb is formed by adding temporal 'pre-' to 'order', yielding the clear sense 'order in advance'.

Etymology

Preorder To preorder breaks into pre- meaning 'before' and order meaning 'ask to buy'. So to preorder something is to ask for it 'before' it is available, making sure you will get it when it comes out.